elements of an eclectic wall collage

eclectic wall collage- amy+mayd

As a follow-up to my recent post on eclectic wall decor, I wanted to show my readers my finished wall collage and a few pointers on how you at home can create your own. I used multiple sizes and materials for … Continue reading

10 DIY fall centerpiece ideas

I have been on the hunt this week for some great centerpiece ideas and I think I have found some that qualify as DIY and that can be used from Halloween through Thanksgiving! I love the pumpkin tray above and … Continue reading

photo projects you can do this weekend

custom photo block- amy+mayd

I have found some great photo projects with tutorials online and thought they would make the perfect weekend project for my readers who need something to keep them busy! The above photos are mounted on pine wood planks painted in … Continue reading

how to host a baby shower

last week I posted some tips on how to plan the perfect party, I thought a good follow-up post would be to show some images from my baby shower a few years ago. My mom, sisters and I planned this party … Continue reading

what to do with empty jars, bottles and other glass containers

I love tutorials that help reuse items. Here are some great tutorials (simply click on image for the tutorial link) with ideas of what to do with empty jars and glass bottles and containers. Above is a tutorial on how … Continue reading

new ideas for painting furniture, go bold

So, the easiest way in my book to make over a space always involves paint. I love to paint my furniture when I have the time if I am feeling that it needs a revamp. Here are a few inspiration … Continue reading

cute pumpkin decor ideas without carving

It’s pumpkin time!! I love going to the pumpkin patch even though I am not a kid. It’s still a lot of fun to look at all of the different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, they almost have their own … Continue reading

how to fold a fitted sheet and store your linens with ease

Okay, does folding a fitted sheet drive you as insane as it does me?!? Then please watch this video of the Martha Stewart show in which she gives us the real how to on this subject once and for all. … Continue reading

overgrown architecture makes great photography

I love this photography by James Griffioen  entitled Feral houses. He captures the overgrown dilapidated houses of Detroit. The photographs are the wonderful dichotomy of man and nature and their complex relationship with one another over time. I have blogged … Continue reading

kitchen bureau turned baby bureau, DIY nursery

baby bureau- amy+mayd

I am a fan of restoring old furniture and reusing it, so when I was pregnant with my daughter I went hunting for the perfect piece of furniture to add a little vintage style to her room. I found this … Continue reading